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2009 D.A.D.S. TB Rays. James is directly in front of me in the picture. This was a varied bunch of kids in 1st and 2nd grade playing with a 38mph pitching machine. I'm glad to say everyone hit through out the season though it was tough initially. It was very rewarding to see the players improve so quickly and my Dad pride kicks in when I recall our final game of the season in which James went 4 for 4 with 3 RBIS.
Yeah, he's a lefty and if I can make a pitcher out of him he'll be my retirement.
2009 De Pere Rapides Women of the Moose U-6 Soccer Team. Kira is directly in front of me in the picture. These are little kids who are just learning organized sports. They were an amazing bunch of kids who got tough quick since they had me bellowing at them. Tough for them to maintain focus for an entire 8 minute period and physically demanding for them to run the field in the heat, but I am glad to say no serious injuries.:shock:
Kira's first foray into sports and she turned out to be more aggressive than I thought she would be. She really shined on defense where she made a number of key stops and tackles (legally) though she has yet to develop a nose for scoring.
I had a great time with these kids but I am now happy to not be quite as tied up during the week. I may pass on the baseball coaching next year but Kira has already asked me to coach her soccer team next year.:D